Prepositions in English Grammar Quiz

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The climate is not conducive _____ good health.

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He is always angry ____ his children.

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One should always set _____ some money for emergency.

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Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on the Buddha’s teachings.

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You should not confide _______ a stranger.

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Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.

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Don’t depend _____ others; you must stand on your own feet.

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Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We should abide ……… the rules of the institution.

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What is the correct preposition to fill in the blank: The examination will commence _____ next week.

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Which preposition should be used: I cannot deprive him……..his rights.

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Select the appropriate preposition: I am tired _____ walking.

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Identify the correct preposition: Ajeet was annoyed…….his wife.

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What completes the sentence: The people, who depend…….others, can never prosper in life.

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Choose the correct preposition: She was compensated ……… the loss of her belongings.

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What preposition completes the phrase: Kalpana has no paper to write _____.

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Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I can write a book _____ grammar.'?

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What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart.'?

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Which preposition fits best in this sentence: 'The lion sprang ____ the cow.'?

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Identifying the correct preposition, complete the sentence: 'The minister will be requested to give ____ the prizes to the winners.'

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Choose the appropriate preposition for this context: 'Mohini resembles _____ her mother.'

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What is the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.'?

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Complete the sentence correctly: 'Nepal lies _____ India and China.'

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals.'

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Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'You gained an advantage _____ me.'?

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Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.

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What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'The storehouse was infested _______ rats.'?

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Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.

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Complete the sentence: 'Students do have a claim _____ their teachers.'

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In the sentence 'He was destined _____ become a doctor.', which preposition is most appropriate?

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He is fond _____ classical music.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'I was delighted _____ your success.'

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For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.

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What preposition completes this sentence: 'We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.'?

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Katrina is good _____ dancing.

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He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.

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In the context of making a contract, which preposition fits: 'No sooner did he enter _ the room than he declared that he would not enter _ the new contract.'?

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You should listen ___ my advice.

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Which is the correct option for the phrase: 'He delights _____ teasing me.'?

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He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.

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Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.

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She has great liking ____ children.

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They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.

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The rich prey ____ the poor.

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He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.

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He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.

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You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.

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Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.

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Study Notes

Fixed Prepositions

FROM: Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, protect, prohibit, stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, guard, deter, detach, dissuade, conclude, deduce, derive, infer, emerge, originate, stem, spring, emanate, arise
WITH: Filled, thronged, infested, loaded, gifted, overwhelmed, repleted, beset, crowded, congested, endowed, deluged, burdened, occupied, brimming, teeming, crowded, paralled, equal, likeness, akin, similar, symmetrical, homologous, analogous, synonymous, tantamount, identical, corresponding, equivalent
ON: Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest, adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, skillful, accomplished
TO: Related, apposite, pertinent, befitting, relevant, suitable, germane, pertaining, cognate, linked, applicable, apt, appropriate, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, assent, consent, agree, accord, amenable, accede, concede.
FOR: Wished, longed, craved, desired, yearned, thirst, urged, pined, aspired, appetite, passion, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, favourable, beneficial, essential, conducive, profitable, lucrative, salubrious, preface, introduction, foreword, prologue, prelude
AT: Surprised, shocked, amazed, startled, wondered, stunned, sneer, jeer, laugh, grin, mock, chuckle, smile, harmful, injurious, pernicious, detrimental, baneful, disastrous, threat, menace, inimical, loyal, faithful, true, dutiful, obedient, committed, devoted, dedicated
OVER: Ponder, mull, brood, think, meditate, muse, contemplate, cogitate, ruminate
OF: Devoid, shortage, lock, deprived, dearth, paucity, stripped, destitute, robbed, bereft, denuded, deficiency

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Prepositions in English Grammar Quiz

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Questions and Answers

The climate is not conducive _____ good health.

He is always angry ____ his children.

One should always set _____ some money for emergency.

Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on the Buddha’s teachings.

You should not confide _______ a stranger.

Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.

Don’t depend _____ others; you must stand on your own feet.

Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We should abide ……… the rules of the institution.

What is the correct preposition to fill in the blank: The examination will commence _____ next week.

Which preposition should be used: I cannot deprive him……..his rights.

Select the appropriate preposition: I am tired _____ walking.

Identify the correct preposition: Ajeet was annoyed…….his wife.

What completes the sentence: The people, who depend…….others, can never prosper in life.

Choose the correct preposition: She was compensated ……… the loss of her belongings.

What preposition completes the phrase: Kalpana has no paper to write _____.

Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I can write a book _____ grammar.'?

What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart.'?

Which preposition fits best in this sentence: 'The lion sprang ____ the cow.'?

Identifying the correct preposition, complete the sentence: 'The minister will be requested to give ____ the prizes to the winners.'

Choose the appropriate preposition for this context: 'Mohini resembles _____ her mother.'

What is the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.'?

Complete the sentence correctly: 'Nepal lies _____ India and China.'

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals.'

Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'You gained an advantage _____ me.'?

Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.

What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'The storehouse was infested _______ rats.'?

Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.

Complete the sentence: 'Students do have a claim _____ their teachers.'

In the sentence 'He was destined _____ become a doctor.', which preposition is most appropriate?

He is fond _____ classical music.

Choose the correct preposition: 'I was delighted _____ your success.'

For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.

What preposition completes this sentence: 'We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.'?

Katrina is good _____ dancing.

He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.

In the context of making a contract, which preposition fits: 'No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he declared that he would not enter _____ the new contract.'?

You should listen ___ my advice.

Which is the correct option for the phrase: 'He delights _____ teasing me.'?

He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.

Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.

She has great liking ____ children.

They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.

The rich prey ____ the poor.

He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.

He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.

You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.

Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.

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Fixed Prepositions

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